HEAD CHEF

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Chef to join the team at a premium care home in Wallingford as their Head Chef, which’ll see you prepare food at restaurant standards, without restaurant hours.

Part of one of the UK’s leading luxury care groups, the aim is to offer residents an exceptional experience across the board – which means top-tier hospitality and fine dining, alongside excellent residential support. This home was purpose-built and is accordingly high-spec throughout, including in the kitchen.

As Head Chef, you will:

Cover 10h shifts, days only - no nights required, no split-shifts and only alternate weekends.
Only be dealing with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Have the freedom to get creative in running a modern and well-equipped kitchen.
Design your own flavoursome and nutritious menus, built around the needs of the residents.
Your role will be all about leading your team in preparing gourmet dishes that both demonstrate your culinary expertise and fully cater to health-related dietary requirements.

This is a great chance to work with food at hotel/restaurant quality with a better work-balance, leaving behind split days and long weeks.

This is a permanent, full-time position, covering four days per week.

Benefits/enhancements include:

Modern, upgraded kitchens at a premium care home
Financial bonus for achieving positive CQC inspections
Free on-site parking
Access to scheme for extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
Ongoing learning & development
Company pension scheme
Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Health and wellbeing support, including free access to medical experts for second opinions
Recognition and reward schemes
Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
And more!
Person specification:

Previous experience working at Head Chef or equivalent level
Experience leading, motivating and inspiring a team
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
Good understanding of nutrition
Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
Able to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home
Personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Confident in engaging with residents to create appetising menus